{"product_id":"orton-autofire-12-button-remote-controller","title":"Orton AutoFire® 12-Button Remote Controller","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.d{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;color:#111;line-height:1.6;width:100%;max-width:100%;display:block!important}\n.d *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.d-intro{padding-bottom:36px;margin-bottom:44px;border-bottom:2px solid #111;display:block}\n.d-kicker{font-size:0.72em;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}\n.d-title{font-size:1.9em;font-weight:700;color:#000;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}\n.d-meta{font-size:0.88em;color:#888;display:block;margin-bottom:20px}\n.d-meta b{color:#bbb;margin:0 7px;font-weight:400}\n.d-lead{font-size:0.97em;color:#444;line-height:1.9;display:block}\n.d-glance{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin-bottom:64px}\n.d-gi{padding:16px 18px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0}\n.d-gi:last-child{border-right:none}\n.d-gl{font-size:0.65em;letter-spacing:0.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#aaa;font-weight:600;display:block;margin-bottom:5px}\n.d-gv{font-size:0.97em;font-weight:700;color:#111;display:block}\n.d-section{display:block;padding-bottom:0}\n.d-sh{font-size:0.65em;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#aaa;font-weight:700;display:flex!important;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding-top:52px;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}\n.d-sh:before{content:'';width:18px;height:2px;background:#FF8C42;flex-shrink:0;display:block}\n.d-grid2{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border:1px solid #e8e8e8}\n.d-cell{padding:20px 22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-cell:nth-child(even){border-right:none}\n.d-cell:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:none}\n.d-cn{font-size:0.88em;font-weight:600;color:#111;margin-bottom:6px;display:block}\n.d-cd{font-size:0.81em;color:#666;line-height:1.7;display:block}\n.d-specs{border:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-sr{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:210px 1fr;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}\n.d-sr:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.d-sr:nth-child(even){background:#f9f9f9}\n.d-sk{font-size:0.82em;font-weight:600;color:#555;padding:12px 18px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-sv{font-size:0.82em;color:#111;padding:12px 18px;display:block}\n.d-warranty{padding:16px 22px;border-left:3px solid #FF8C42;background:#fffaf5;font-size:0.83em;color:#555;line-height:1.7;display:block;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0}\n.d-faq-item{padding-top:22px;padding-bottom:22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0}\n.d-q{font-size:0.88em;font-weight:700;color:#111;margin-bottom:9px;display:block}\n.d-a{font-size:0.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.85;display:block}\n.d-cta{background:#f5f0eb;border:1px solid #e0d5c8;border-left:3px solid #FF8C42;padding:28px 32px;margin-top:52px;display:flex!important;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px}\n.d-cta-title{font-size:0.97em;font-weight:700;color:#111;display:block;margin-bottom:6px}\n.d-cta-sub{font-size:0.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.65;display:block}\n.d-cta-link{font-size:0.72em;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;border:1px solid #FF8C42;padding:10px 16px;display:inline-block}\n.d-cta-link:hover{background:#FF8C42;color:#fff}\n@media(max-width:640px){.d-glance,.d-grid2{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.d-gi:nth-child(2){border-right:none}.d-gi:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0}.d-cell{border-right:none!important}.d-sr{grid-template-columns:1fr}.d-sk{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:4px}.d-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-kicker\"\u003eJen-Ken  ·  Controllers  ·  Orton AutoFire\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-title\"\u003eOrton AutoFire® 12-Button Remote Controller\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-meta\"\u003eOrton AutoFire® 4000 \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 12-button keypad \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e External plug-in controller\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-lead\"\u003eAn external digital controller that turns a manual kiln into a programmed one. The kiln plugs into the controller, the controller plugs into the wall, and the supplied thermocouple goes through a hole in the kiln to read chamber temperature. From then on the controller runs the firing — ramp rates, hold times, cone-fire schedules — instead of you standing over a kiln sitter turning switches by hand. The 12-button AutoFire is the full-keypad version: glass, PMC and cone-firing schedules come preprogrammed, with 25 slots left for programs of your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-glance\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e12-button\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eUser settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e25\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003eExternal, plug-in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e2 yr, Orton\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-grid2\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eController unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eThe AutoFire® 4000 in its housing, with the 12-button keypad and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eThermocouple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eSupplied with the remote system: it passes through a hole in the kiln and reads chamber temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003ePreprogrammed schedules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eGlass, PMC and cone-firing schedules already loaded on the controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003e25 user settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eTwenty-five programs of your own, kept on the controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eController\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eOrton AutoFire® 4000, 12-button keypad\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eExternal — sits between the kiln and the wall outlet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003ePreprogrammed for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eGlass, PMC and cone-firing schedules\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eUser settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e25\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eSafety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eSafety relay\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eThermocouple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eSupplied — fits through a hole in the kiln\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eManual kilns that require hand adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eNot compatible with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eKilns fitted with auto turn-up devices\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eAmperage requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eYour kiln's amperage must be lower than the controller's amperage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eBuilt to a selected voltage, amperage and relay type — confirm yours with us\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eOrton — resold by Jen-Ken Kilns, Lakeland, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-warranty\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jen-Ken does not warrant controllers of any kind — on this part the coverage is Orton's. Orton warrants its AutoFire® controllers for 2 years, direct from the manufacturer. Keep your proof of purchase; we will help you open the claim, but the warranty is Orton's, not Jen-Ken's.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eOptional accessories\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-grid2\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eOrton AutoFire® 12-Button Controller Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eIf an AutoFire is already fitted and only the board has failed, the bare board is the cheaper fix. Send us the model and serial first.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eOther controllers in the range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eOrton makes a 3-button and a 12-button AutoFire and the touchscreen Slide; SDS makes the TAP II. We carry all four, as plug-in units and as bare boards.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWill this work with my kiln?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eTwo rules from Jen-Ken. First, your kiln's amperage must be lower than the controller's amperage — this is the one people get wrong, so check the nameplate on your kiln before ordering. Second, it works only with manual kilns that you adjust by hand; it is not compatible with kilns already fitted with an auto turn-up device. Send us your kiln's make, model and amp draw and we will confirm it before you buy.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhich voltage, amperage and relay type does this one carry?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eBuilt to a selected voltage, amperage and relay type, and Jen-Ken's own page asks you to pick those before it shows a price. We list a single price here. Because the amperage rule above decides whether the controller is safe on your kiln, send us your kiln's make, model and nameplate amps and we will confirm the exact build before anything ships.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhat does it actually change?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eA manual kiln holds whatever setting you last dialled in. A controller runs a schedule: climb at a set rate, hold at a set temperature, shut off on its own. That means repeatable firings and no sitting up with the kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eDo I need 12 buttons, or is the 3-button enough?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eBoth run programmed firings. The 3-button is the straightforward end of the range; the 12-button keypad is quicker to program by hand and holds 25 of your own settings alongside the preloaded glass, PMC and cone schedules. If you fire one or two repeat schedules, the 3-button is usually plenty.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWho warrants it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eOrton does — 2 years, direct from the manufacturer. Jen-Ken warrants no controller of any kind, and nothing in a Jen-Ken kiln warranty covers this unit. Keep your proof of purchase and we will help you open the claim with Orton.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-cta\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-title\"\u003eCheck the amperage before you order\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-sub\"\u003eThe single most common mistake with an external controller is fitting one rated below the kiln. Tell us your kiln's make, model and amp draw and we will confirm the right controller and the right build — it takes a minute and saves a return.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/pages\/contact-us\" class=\"d-cta-link\"\u003eTalk to an expert →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jen-Ken","offers":[{"title":"120V · 15A · Mechanical relay","offer_id":49693949821083,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF12-120-15-MECH","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120V · 20A · Mechanical relay","offer_id":49714868387995,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF12-120-20-MECH","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 20A · Mechanical relay","offer_id":49714868420763,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF12-240-20-MECH","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 30A · Mechanical relay","offer_id":49714868453531,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF12-240-30-MECH","price":925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 50A · Mechanical relay (loud)","offer_id":49714868486299,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF12-240-50-MECH","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120V · 15A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714868519067,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF12-120-15-SSR","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120V · 20A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714868551835,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF12-120-20-SSR","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 20A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714868584603,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF12-240-20-SSR","price":1075.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 30A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714868617371,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF12-240-30-SSR","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 50A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714868650139,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF12-240-50-SSR","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7160\/9243\/files\/jen-ken-kilns_orton-autofire-4000-controller_240v_50a_ssr_front.jpg?v=1790814549","url":"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/products\/orton-autofire-12-button-remote-controller","provider":"Peach State Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}